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Chalk Talk: Get on same page from get-go
September 19th, 2015It’s hard to believe another hockey season is here. The question is: Are you ready for it? Whether you’re a coach, player or parent, there’s a lot to do in preparation for a new campaign. Let’s start with the coach. Selecting the team and coaching staff are the first orders of business, and both are…
Wisconsin, Providence women face off in San Jose
September 18th, 2015The University of Wisconsin and Providence College women’s hockey teams will open their respective seasons on Oct. 2-3 at Sharks Ice-San Jose with a two-game series. The two respected NCAA Division I programs have not met since November of 2009, when the Badgers defeated the Friars, 4-1, in Providence. Open practices are scheduled for both teams…
USC-UCLA rivalry boosts college game’s interest
September 17th, 2015When it comes to college athletics, it’s no secret there’s a number of historic and heated rivalries. The debates over whose is most intense can be just as fierce, and right in the thick of the conversation is the battle between Los Angeles’ USC and UCLA. Phil Foster had heard of but had never quite…
Jr. Ducks, Lady Ducks show well over Labor Day
September 17th, 2015Six Anaheim Jr. Ducks and Lady Ducks teams captured banners at Labor Day Weekend tournaments earlier this month. The Jr. Ducks won titles at Bantam AA and Midget 16U AA at the International Hockey Events OC Labor Day Hockey Festival – one of the largest AA and high school tournaments in the west. In its four years, the event has tripled in…
Valencia aims for continued improvement
September 17th, 2015In each of the last five seasons, the Valencia Flyers have improved on their win total from the year before. It’s a trend Flyers general manager Scott Allegrini would like to see continue in 2015-16. But after piling up 35 wins in the Western Hockey League (WSHL) last season – the most in franchise history…
Wave’s girls program gaining momentum
September 17th, 2015The Anaheim Lady Ducks may hold the touch when it comes to elite development for Southern California girls, but other programs are slowly but surely beginning to garner attention. In the case of the California Wave, its club was fortunate to have two NCAA Division I-bound prospects play on its 16U AAA team last season….
San Diego District League opens more doors
September 17th, 2015For nearly a decade, the high school game has become increasingly entrenched in the fabric of California’s hockey community. Organizations such as the Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Kings have started their own leagues with the goal of providing further platforms for players to enjoy the game outside of the traditional club route. To bring…
Storm’s 16U AA team starts season strong
September 17th, 2015Holding high expectations entering the season, the Nevada Storm’s 16U AA team got its 2015-16 campaign off on the right foot, forging a perfect 5-0 record on its way to its division’s title at this year’s Endless Summer Classic, which was contested over Labor Day Weekend at Ice Station Valencia. “It was a great way…
California shines bright at State Wars
September 17th, 2015The State Wars 11 United States Roller Hockey Championships took place from July 29-Aug. 9 at the St. Peters Rec Plex in St. Peters, Mo. California teams brought home a sizable load of hardware from the event that matches players by birth year and featured 316 teams and more than 950 games this year. Team…
Jr. Ducks’ Herrman commits to ASU
September 16th, 2015Poway’s Rory Herrman has committed attend and play his NCAA Division I hockey at Arizona State University following his junior career. A forward, Herrman played last season at New Hampshire’s New Hampton School where he totaled 15 goals for 35 points in 37 games. He played locally for the San Diego Jr. Gulls and Los Angeles Jr. Kings…